So it was not a total shock, though still deeply concerning, when reports emerged claiming she had been assigned a bodyguard while reporting on the Labour party conference.

Despite revelations about vile abuse directed at her, many felt it appropriate to question why she needed a bodyguard at all.

So @bbclaurak, I've heard that you only have your bodyguard when you're on camera. Surely if you actually were "at risk" at #Lab17 the risk to you would be far greater off camera. I revert to my original postulate that "you're just a LYING hack" #BBCBias#JC4PM#LyingToriesOut